Bakersfield, California vs. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is 24.8% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $118,520 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Blue Bell
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Blue Bell, PA
Compared to Bakersfield, Blue Bell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher